Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics , 5th Edition (EPUB)

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics , 5th Edition (EPUB)

Written by Heidi M. Feldman

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Fifth Edition, addresses the significant advancements in the biomedical, psychological, social and environmental sciences during the last ten years and continues to be the go-to resource for professionals in a variety of fields, such as public policy, education, social work, advocacy and medicine and health care. This ground-breaking, groundbreaking resource highlights children’s qualities and shortcomings rather than merely their classifications.

Its scope is broad; it provides guidance and information on normal behavior and development, psychological and physiological influences on development, neurodevelopmental disabilities, developmental disorders and mental health issues. It also covers methods and instruments for diagnosis and treatment, such as novel evaluations that can be applied in virtual health consultations.

emphasizes clinical approaches to assessment, counseling, therapy and continuous care, with a strong practical focus. offers updated or enlarged information on the following topics: mechanisms of genetic, epigenetic and neurological conditions; trauma, adverse childhood experiences and resilience throughout life; principles of psychological assessment, including a wide range of evaluation approaches.

covers common variables, cognitive behavior therapy, rehabilitative services, integrative medicine and psychopharmacology in the management and treatment of behavioral and developmental problems. includes current chapters on recognizing and appreciating sociocultural diversity, confronting racism and prejudice, youth with severe stress and PTSD, sexuality and variance and alternatives to restrictive guardianship.

uses a vibrant tale to introduce each chapter, stressing the significance of the human aspects of developmental-behavioral pediatrics. provides opinions from a multidisciplinary group of editors and writers that includes representatives from the fields of law, psychiatry , developmental-behavioral pediatrics, general pediatrics, psychology, occupational and physical therapy and speech-language pathology. includes the most recent drug information in the psychopharmacology chapters that have been updated and edited. incorporates tables, images, graphs, and key points boxes to improve and elucidate the content.